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Incubating

Had a really interesting enquiry today asking if I did an incubator scheme for schools. Thanks Belinda for making me aware of these schemes because as a former teacher I think that they are a great idea. Incubator Schemes involve providing schools with an incubator and fertile hen or duck eggs for hatching. I have … Read more

You can make your own incubator using a cardboard box, wood or a polystyrene box and a heat lamp and making your own wet bulb for the humidity. I was going to build my own poultry egg incubator but then a friend recommended a Covina incubator for hatching my poultry eggs, as she had hatched … Read more

I want to hatch some eggs, are automatic egg turners better. also if you do get an automatic egg turner, can you not be in the house for a few day, like go on holiday? Bethan Hi Bethan, An automatic egg turner is useful if you don’t have time to turn the eggs yourself everyday. … Read more

Incubation Period The incubation period for mallard duck eggs is 26 and a half -27 days. Incubation Temperature The temperature in the incubator for mallard duck eggs is 99.5 degrees fahrenheit. Humidity Levels The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for mallard duck eggs is 84-88 degrees fahrenheit. Final Day Of Egg Rotation The final day of egg rotation for mallard duck eggs … Read more

Incubation Period The incubation period for pigeon eggs is 17 days. Incubation Temperature The temperature in the incubator for pigeon eggs is 99.5 – 100.5 degrees fahrenheit. Humidity Levels The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for pigeon eggs is 84-88 degrees fahrenheit. Final Day Of Egg Rotation The final day of egg rotation for pigeon eggs is day 15. Please note … Read more

Incubation Period The incubation period for Indian Runner Duck eggs is 28 and a half days. Incubation Temperature The temperature in the incubator for Indian Runner Duck eggs is 99.5 degrees fahrenheit. Humidity Levels The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for Indian Runner Duck eggs is 84-88 degrees fahrenheit. Final Day Of Egg Rotation The final day of egg rotation for Indian Runner … Read more

Incubation Period The incubation period for chukar partridge eggs is 23-24 days. Incubation Temperature The temperature in the incubator for chukar partridge eggs is 99.5 degrees fahrenheit. Humidity Levels The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for chukar partridge eggs is 80-88 degrees fahrenheit. Final Day Of Egg Rotation The final day of egg rotation for chukar partridge eggs is … Read more

Incubation Period The incubation period for rhea eggs is 35-40 days. Incubation Temperature The temperature in the incubator for rhea eggs is 96.5-97.5 degrees fahrenheit. Humidity Levels The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for rhea eggs is 80-87 degrees fahrenheit. Final Day Of Egg Rotation The final day of egg rotation for rhea eggs is … Read more

Incubation Period The incubation period for ostrich eggs is 42-48 days. Incubation Temperature The temperature in the incubator for ostrich eggs is 96.5-97.5 degrees fahrenheit. Humidity Levels The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for ostrich eggs is 70-75 degrees fahrenheit. Final Day Of Egg Rotation The final day of egg rotation for ostrich eggs is … Read more

Incubation Period The incubation period for emu eggs is 43-50 days. Incubation Temperature The temperature in the incubator for emu eggs is 96.5-97 degrees fahrenheit. Humidity Levels The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for emu eggs is 70-75 degrees fahrenheit. Final Day Of Egg Rotation The final day of egg rotation for emu eggs is day 40-47. Please note … Read more